Overview

 

The Clinical Medical Assisting OB/GYN Specialist program is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings. Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and other related tasks. Clinical Medical Assistants trained in OB/GYN practice are highly desired due to their working with women in the various stages of pregnancies. Individuals will be ready to flourish in a variety of healthcare environments. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, OB/GYN offices and clinics, chiropractor’s offices, hospitals, and outpatient/ambulatory care facilities.

This program prepares students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, pharmacology, taking and documenting vital signs, technical aspects of phlebotomy, the 12-lead EKG, and the cardiac life cycle. 

The purpose of the Clinical Medical Assisting OB/GYN Specialist program is to prepare students to assist physicians in General and Obstetric and Gynecological settings by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office. This course covers the following key areas and topics: 

Certification

There are several National Certification exams that are available to students who successfully complete this program:

  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam
  • American Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)Exam
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician(CPT)Exam
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam
  • American Medical Technologist (AMT) Medical Assistant (RMA) Exam 

Note: In order to apply for the AMT RMA exam, students must have their official transcript from the University showing graduation from an MA program. MA program must have a minimum of 720 hours of instruction and include an externship of minimum 160 hours.

Note: Inclusion of National Certification exam vouchers vary from school and payment / finance method. To check if they are included, you may message any of our advisors through any of our available channels here

*NOTE: May vary based on education grant that will be used

 

 

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